Theftproof shipping carton



Jan. 14,; 1930. A F. G. ROEMPLER ,1,743,162

l THEFTPROOF SHIPPING CARTN Filed Aug. 24. 1928 agl XI-Eig P5P K' Patented Jan.` 14, 1930 FREDERICK Gr. ROEIVIPLER, OF CHICAGO, ILLINOIS TI-IEF'IPROOF SHIPPING CARTON v Application led August 24, 1928. ySerial No. 301,723.

This invention relates to an improved garment shipping container and has for one of its principal objects the provision of a novel and useful container to be used particularly for shipping garments, books, shoes, or the like by express or parcel post.

One of the important objects of this invention is to provide a shipping container for garments, particularly dresses, suits, or the like, which when used for express or parcel post shipments will protect the goods from damage in transit and will also sec-ure the same against theft or pilfering.

Another important object of the invention is the provision of means for conveniently fastening the bent end of the container in such a manner as to render it impossible to pry open the same or insert the hand or fingers therein Without completely destroying the box.

Other and further important objects of the invention will be apparent from the disclosures in the accompanying drawings and following specification.

The invention, in a preferred form, is illustrated in the drawings and hereinafter more fully described.

In the drawings:

Figure 1 is a broken perspective view of the improved garment shipping container of this invention showing the same in open position.

Figure 2 is a vertical sectional elevation of the invention illustrating in particular the fastening means for the open end of the same.

Figure 3' is a sectional view of one of the reinforcing members showing in particular the knotting of the cord used therewith.

Figure 4 is the development of one of the said reinforcing members.

Figure 5 is a detailed sectional elevation of the outer flap reinforcing member.

As shown in the drawings:

The reference numeral 10 indicates generally the exterior portion of a garment ship- 45 ping container, the said container being closed at one end (shown broken away in Fig. l). The other end, the open end, of the container 10 is provided with two integral flaps, an upper flap 12 and a lower flap 14.

The other end of the inner carton contains strip 19 integral with the end of the said carton, the ends of the strips being adapted to be riveted to each side of the carton. When a slidable carton 16 is filled with clothes, for example, considerably difhculty is encountered in sliding the same in the outer container 10, but with the provision of the strip 19 the end of a heavy'piece of cardboard or the like may be inserted thereunder and the inner carton containing the clothes then can be readily slid in the outer container after which the heavy cardboard member may be removed. The operation described above obviously closely resembles the action of a shoehorn.

Slidably postioned in the open end of the container 10 is an inner carton or drawer-like member 16. One end of the said member 16 has integrally attached to the upper edge of same a flap or the like 18. This flap by extending into the box for a considerable disstance positively prevents the insertion and operation of any instrument which might be used for the unauthorized withdrawal of any of the contents of the box.

The preferable material for making the said container is fibre board with jute or craft finish, the weight of the fibre board to conform with the official railroad and express classification.

Mounted at the center of the member 12 f is a reinforcing plate 20, best shown in detail in Figure 4. This plate is preferably constructed of sheet metal or the like and has two sidesl of a plurality of triangles punched or otherwise cut therein. These triangles are adapted to be bent outwardly from the plane of the plate 2O about the uncut side and the apexes of the said triangles are then inserted into the material of the flap 12 and bent downwardly in position in the plane of' the surface 4of the said member 12, thus eectively locking the plate 20 firmly upon the i ap.

A plate 28 is locked in a similar manner upon the outer end of the container 16, the triangles of the same being shown in clamping position upon the said end in Figure 1.

The lower flap 14 has bent about its central edge a plate 24, the said plate being clamped thereon by means of a rivet or the like 26. In folding the end of the box into closed position this lower flap 14 assumes the outermost position. Hence, it is' necessary that a rivet or some other like fastener be used to prevent any unauthorized pryingV of the same.

The inner plate 28, that is the plate on the member 16, is shown best in Figure 3, and has a pair of openings 30 provided therein. Similarly, a similar pair of openings are also provided in plates 2O and 24. A cord 32 is adapted to be laced through the openings 30 and knotted on the inner side thereof.

In closing the box or container, the flap 18 is first pushed downwardly until it assumes the plane ofthe upper edges of the Vmember 16. rihe member 16 is then inserted in the outer container 10. The Viiap 12 is then brought downwardly over the end of the member 16, and the free ends of the cord 32 are respectively inserted in two holes or openings contained in the plate 20. The lower flap 1A is then bent upwardly, and the free ends of the corc 32 similarly inserted in the openings provided in the plate. 2li.

The free ends of the cord 32 are then tighteneds thereby drawing the flaps 12 and 14 and the end of the container 16 into close relationship with each other. A leaden seal or the like 3e may then be clamped or otherwise pressed upon the two ends of the cord32 adjacent the outer flap 1A, thereby eectively sealing the container against unauthorized tampering. The containerV in its closed position is best shown in Figure 2.

It will be seen that herein is provided a shipping container which can be constructed in variable sizes to meet the needs of the particular type of goods shipped and which will be symmetrical in shape, securely bound, and can be well-marked.

I am aware that many changes may be made and numerous details of construction varied throughout a wide range without departing from the principles of this invention, and I therefore do not purpose limiting the patent Y granted hereon otherwise than as necessitated by the prior art.

I claim as my invention:

1. A shipping container, comprising an inner open top box, and an outer carton enveloping the same, said outer carton provided with an upper and lower flap extending loeV yond the end of the outer carton, an upwardly extending flap upon one end of the inner Y box and means for fastening the carton against unauthorized tampering therewith, said means inclu-ding a reinforcing plate mounted upon the upper flap of the carton, a reinforcing plate similarly mounted upon the end of the inner box, a reinforcing plate mounted upon the lower flap of the outer container, and means for drawing the flaps and the end of the box closely together, said means comprising a cord,each 0f the said plates being provided with a plurality of openings into which the cord can be laced and means for holding the cord in a taut condition through the openings.

Y 2. A shipping container, comprising an inner open top box, and an outer carton enu veloping the same, said outer carton provided with an upper and lower flap extending beyond the end of the outer carton, an upwardly extending flap upon one end of the inner box and means for fastening the carton against unauthorized tampering therewith, said means including a reinforcing plate mounted upon the upper flap of the carton, a reinforcing plate similarly mounted upon the end of the inner box, a reinforcing plate mounted upon the lower flap of the outer container,

and means for drawing the flaps and the end of the box closely together, said means comprising a cord, each of the said plates being provided with a plurality of openings into which the cord can be laced and means for holding the cord in a taut condition through the openings, said means including a pair of knots formed atthe central portion of the cord and a pliable seal adapted to clamp upon the face portions of the cord.

In testimony whereof I aihx my signature.

FREDERICKv G. ROEMPLER. 

